301 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435
Please note Hotel Columbia is closing in Fall 2025 for a multi-year renovation. The newly imagined Hotel Columbia is expected to open in late 2027. Hotel Columbia is conveniently located steps to lift 8 the free gondola which also offers ski access ski rental shops and the lift ticket window so getting on the slopes has never been easier. In the summer season the free gondola in Telluride offer…
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301 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435
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**Location** Hotel Columbia is conveniently located steps to lift 8 the free gondola which also offers ski access ski rental shops and the lift ticket window so getting on the slopes has never been easier. You don’t need to go very far to find adventure while you’re a guest at the Hotel Columbia. Venture across the street to the Telluride Gondola Station, which gives direct access to skiing, hiking, biking and more adventures in Mountain Village. This free transportation system is the only one of its kind in the world, and in addition to offering access to activities, it also provides stunning 360-degree views of Telluride’s box canyon. The gondola runs daily during the high seasons (extended hours on weekends) and is closed during the shoulder seasons (mid-April through end of May and mid-October through mid-November). **Directions** Directions from Denver - Take Interstate 70 West for 235 miles and then take US 50 East US 550 S, CO -62 and CO 145 for 125 miles to W. Colorado Avenue Directions from Telluride Regional Airport -Head East on Toward Airport Road and Turn Right onto Airport Road and then left onto CO 145 S. At the traffic circle continue straight onto West Colorado and turn right onto south Aspen Directions from Montrose Regional Airport - Start your adventure by taking Airport Rd. to N. Townsend Ave. Make a left. You will drive a little over four miles and then continue onto US-550 South. Stay on that road for 23 miles before making a right onto CO- 62 West State Highway 62 to 145 South in San Miguel County. Continue on CO 145 S Drive to S. Aspen in Telluride
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**Facilities** The Hotel Columbia is a highly acclaimed boutique luxury hotel located in the heart of Telluride Colorado. The beloved hotel has 21 upscale rooms ranging from traditional hotel rooms to a three bedroom penthouse suite each one decorated with the finest finishes but is unique in its own way. **Services** The Hotel Columbia is a highly acclaimed boutique luxury hotel located in the heart of Telluride Colorado. The beloved hotel has 21 upscale rooms ranging from traditional hotel rooms to a three bedroom penthouse suite; each one decorated with the finest finishes but is unique in its own way. Guests can enjoy views of Ajax Peak the Telluride Ski Resort and the surrounding mountains while listening to the sound of the San Miguel River rushing nearby. **Recreation** Hotel Columbia is conveniently located steps to lift 8 the free gondola which also offers ski access ski rental shops and the lift ticket window so getting on the slopes has never been easier. Winter Activities •Skiing and Snowboarding - Tickets only sold via Telski (Mountain) and they can be reached at 870-726-7517 •Ice Climbing •Sleigh Rides •Snowshoeing •Dog Sledding •Back Country Skiing •Ice Skating •Sledding •Fat Biking •Heliskiing •Nordic Skiing In the summer season the free gondola in Telluride offers easy access to on mountain hiking and biking trails - and yes you can bring your bike on the gondola Summer Activities: •Hiking •Biking •Jeeping •Suping •Fly Fishing •Via Ferrata and Rock Climbing •Horseback Riding •Whitewater Rafting •Golf **Spa** The Hotel Columbia does not have a spa located at the property however there are several in the downtown area •PURE Beauty & Wellness Spa - Telluride Sale Cave •AVEDA Telluride Spa •Telluride Spa Concierge @ Element 52 **Health Club / Fitness Facilities** No fitness center on property. **On Site Entertainment** The Hotel Columbia is home to the Cosmopolitan restaurant and lounge, the #1 rated restaurant in Telluride. Located on the first floor of the Hotel Columbia, the Cosmopolitan gives guests of the hotel the convenience of having a delicious meal just steps from any room or suite. Chef Chad Scothorn moved to Telluride in 1996 after working in restaurants from Oklahoma to Argentina. Scothorn has been praised by The New York Times, Nation's Restaurant News, Snow Country, Esquire, Bon Appetit, Connoisseur and Town and Country for his creative approach to food. The Cosmopolitan is listed in the Zagat guide and has earned the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator every year since 1998.
Audible emergency alarm for sight impaired, Closed-caption TV, Elevator access to all levels, Elevators have Braille instructions, Handicap parking, Hotel entrance is accessible, Service dogs allowed, Wheelchair-accessible elevators, Carrier-access calls, Complimentary calling-card calls, Complimentary operator-assisted calls, Complimentary toll-free calls, Complimentary wireless internet, International calls, Interstate calls, Intrastate calls, Air conditioning, Breakfast buffet, Children welcome, Complimentary breakfast buffet, Complimentary continental breakfast, Complimentary high-speed internet, Contact front desk for pricing, Contact front desk for ticket pricing, Continental breakfast, Daily housekeeping, Elevators, Full-service housekeeping, Golf, Handicap parking, High-speed internet in public areas, Hotel-managed parking fee, Limited front desk hours, Limited room service, Lounges/bars, Paid parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Restaurant, Room service, Tennis courts, Wake-up calls, Wi-Fi hotspots, Wireless internet, Complimentary breakfast, Complimentary wireless Internet, Concierge desk, Pets welcome, Pets welcome - select units, Self parking - surcharge, Ski Storage, Alarms continuously monitored, Alarm strobe lights in guest rooms, Annual emergency evacuation drill, Audible alarms in hallways, Audible alarms in public areas, Auto link to fire station, Automatic fire doors, Basic medical equipment on site, Building meets local codes, Controlled access to parking, Deadbolts on guest-room doors, Electronic room key, Elevator auto-recall, Emergency evacuation plan, Emergency exit maps, Emergency info in room, Emergency lighting, Emergency service response time (in minutes), Exterior doors require key at night, Fire detectors in hallways, Fire detectors in public areas, Fire detectors in rooms, Fire extinguishers in hallways, First aid available, Guest-room door viewports, Hardwired smoke detectors, Second lock on guest doors, Visual alarms in hallways, Visual alarms in public areas, Well-lit exit signs, Plane
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Check-in time: 3:00pm Check-out time: 11:00am
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**Winter Check-in Information** - Check-in: 16:00:00 - Checkout: 10:00:00 - Location: Hotel Columbia - Address: 301 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO, 81435, US **Summer Check-in Information** - Check-in: 16:00:00 - Checkout: 10:00:00 - Location: Hotel Columbia - Address: 301 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO, 81435, US
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